mi maleta
/mi maleta/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "my suitcase" is translated as mi maleta.
The phrase is used to refer to a specific piece of luggage used for carrying clothes and belongings while traveling. While maleta refers specifically to a suitcase, you might use the broader term equipaje if you are referring to luggage in general.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico or Chile, you might hear the informal term mi maletón to refer to a large suitcase. Additionally, the feminine noun valija can also be used to mean suitcase.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun maleta is feminine. Because of this, any adjectives that accompany it must also be in the feminine form, such as in the phrase mi maleta es…
How do you pronounce it?
/mi maleta/
When do people say it?
You can use the informal expression mi maletita when you want to say "my little suitcase".
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Esa es mi maleta.That's my suitcase.This sentence is useful for identifying ownership of the suitcase using mi maleta.Tatoeba #4608374 by Heros, translation #3396843 by CK
- Mi maleta está rota.My suitcase is broken.This sentence is useful for describing the condition of the suitcase using mi maleta.Tatoeba #1398568 by marcelostockle, translation #250589 by CK
- Puse mi maleta en el maletero.I put my suitcase in the trunk.This sentence is useful for describing the location of the suitcase using mi maleta.Tatoeba #2081645 by marcelostockle, translation #253945 by CK
- ¿Dónde puedo dejar mi maleta?Where can I leave my suitcase?
- ¿Puedo llevar mi valija de mano como equipaje?Can I carry my carry-on suitcase as luggage?
- ¡Mira todos los recuerdos que tengo en mi maletita!Look at all the memories I have in my little suitcase!
- ¡No puedo creer lo que entró en mi maletón!I can't believe what fit in my big suitcase!
- Olvidé recoger mi maleta en el aeropuerto.I forgot to pick up my suitcase at the airport.
- Tengo mi maletita lista para el viaje.I have my little suitcase ready for the trip.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at the airport baggage claim.
- JavierNo encuentro mi maleta.I can't find my suitcase.
- Sofía¿De qué color es?What color is it?
- JavierMi maleta es azul y grande.My suitcase is blue and large.
- SofíaMira, allí está tu equipaje.Look, there is your luggage.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries maleta, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
